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SY04 UBR

2004 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,291 mi
Last recorded35,291 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 UBR
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 35,291 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 35,158 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 34,978 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 34,887 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 28,630 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 28,185 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 26,868 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 26,559 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 23,609 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 23,580 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 19,866 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 18,661 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2011 17,136 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 16,066 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 16,066 miles

Lower Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 13,230 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 13,230 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 11,004 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1200?

Based on 133,237 MOT tests across 17,003 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,746
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
17,003
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 461
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 278
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 261
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 139
Headlamp aim too high 121
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SY04 UBR is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 26,224 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY04 UBR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this BMW R1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SY04 UBR registered?

SY04 UBR is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 16 July 2004.

Is SY04 UBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY04 UBR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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